Nintendo TVii announced for the Wii U (pictures)

Today Nintendo announced Nintendo TVii, a service for its Wii U console that allows the GamePad's screen to access and control TV and streaming-video content. Here are some early screenshots.

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Nintendo TVii announced

Today as part of its Wii U announcement, Nintendo said it would include a new, free service on the console in the U.S. and Canada: Nintendo TVii.

The company said there are three parts to the service: a personalized guide for content, the ability to start the program from the GamePad (it's like a remote) and the ability to engage with friends over live TV.